Zinc 30 Zn 65.38

Zinc Lactate Dihydrate Infant Pure, Purified Powder

Jost Code: 9966

Synonyms: Zinc salt of lactic acid

Zinc Lactate Dihydrate Infant Pure, Purified Powder can be used as a dietary ingredient and as a nutrient. Zinc is an important antioxidant nutrient. It is necessary for protein synthesis, wound healing, for blood stability, normal tissue function, and aids in the digestion and metabolism of phosphorus. It also governs the contractility of muscles and maintains the body’s alkaline balance.

Our new low chlorate Infant Pure product line is ideal for the fortification of infant and follow-on formulas.
•  Ultra low levels of chlorate / perchlorate
•  Low Levels of Heavy Metals
•  Multicompendial: FCC / E number / GB
•  Low Aluminum

Product specifications, SDSs and certifications are available under Additional Information.

Chemical Formula
Zn(C3H5O3)2 · 2H2O
CAS Number
63179-81-7
Molecular Weight
279.5
Use
Infant Formula Ingredient
Description
White powder
Mineral Content (For formulation guidance/Not a specification)
Zn (as-is): 22.0% - 24.5%
Containers
55 lb/25 kg cartons
Storage
Store in a clean, dry warehouse in the original unopened containers.
Revision Date
5/25/2022
LOD
10.5 - 13.5%
Assay
22.0 - 24.5%
pH (10%)
5.0 - 8.0
Chloride
20 ppm maximum
Iron
5 ppm maximum
Sulfate
50 ppm maximum
Chlorates
250 ppb maximum
Perchlorates
50 ppb maximum
Heavy Metals
15 ppm maximum
Arsenic
1 ppm maximum
Lead
1 ppm maximum
Cadmium
0.5 ppm maximum
Mercury
0.1 ppm maximum
Microbial Test Results
Aerobic Plate Count
10³ cfu/g maximum
Yeast and Mold Count
10² cfu/g maximum
Total Coliforms
Negative